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Chapter 1 Concept‑based language instruction
No full textThis volume showcases how concept-based language instruction (C-BLI) can be effectively integrated into foreign language instruction. C-BLI is grounded in the relationship between theory, research, and practice, incorporating visual aids called SCOBAs (schemas for a complete orientating basis of action) designed to teach accurate scientific concepts. SCOBAs materialize L2 usage-based linguistic and cultural concepts to create tools that promote conceptual understanding and internalization. Three overview chapters lay out the book’s sociocultural theoretic foundations, the role of mediation, usage-based linguistics, and the concept of subjective construal; internalization and its role in re-mediating the mind for L2 learning; and L2 pragmatics teaching and assessment. Subsequent chapters enact praxis via classroom research on C-BLI. Each study focuses on a difficult-to-acquire area of Japanese pragmatics and/or grammar, incorporating SCOBAs that teach core concepts; instruction moves from SCOBA-mediated interactive lecture to internalization tasks involving languaging to language practice. Each chapter concludes with a section for critical reflection to inform future research and materials design. With its focus on research-teaching connections via praxis elucidating the power of linking concept-based language instruction with usage-based linguistics, this book will interest students and scholars of second language acquisition, language teaching and learning, applied linguistics, Japanese, and Asian languages. Chapter 1 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at " http://www.taylorfrancis.com" "http://www.taylorfrancis.com" under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license
Dictionary of World Biography
No full textJones, Barry Owen (1932– ). Australian politician, writer and lawyer, born in Geelong. Educated at Melbourne High School and Melbourne University, he was a public servant, high school teacher, television and radio performer, university lecturer and lawyer before serving as a Labor MP in the Victorian Parliament 1972–77 and the Australian House of Representatives 1977–98. He took a leading role in reviving the Australian film industry and abolishing the death penalty in Australia, and was the first politician to raise public awareness of global warming, the 'post‑industrial' society, the IT revolution, biotechnology, the rise of ‘the Third Age’ and the need to preserve Antarctica as a wilderness. In the Hawke Government, he was Minister for Science 1983–90, Prices and Consumer Affairs 1987, Small Business 1987–90 and Customs 1988–90. He became a member of the Executive Board of UNESCO, Paris 1991–95 and National President of the Australian Labor Party 1992–2000, 2005–06. He was Deputy Chairman of the Constitutional Convention 1998. His books include Decades of Decision 1860– (1965), Joseph II (1968), Age of Apocalypse (1975) and Knowledge Courage Leadership: Insights & Reflections (2016), and he edited The Penalty Is Death (1968, revised and expanded 2022). His bestseller, Sleepers, Wake! Technology and the Future of Work (1982, Fourth edition published in 1995) has been translated into Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Swedish and braille. He received a DSc in 1988 for his services to science and a DLitt in 1993 for his work on information theory. Elected FTSE (1992), FAHA (1993), FAA (1996) and FASSA (2003), he is the only person to have become a Fellow of four of Australia’s five learned Academies. Awarded an AO in 1993, named as one of Australia’s 100 ‘living national treasures’ in 1997, he was elected a Visiting Fellow Commoner of Trinity College, Cambridge in 1999. His autobiography, A Thinking Reed, was published in 2006 and The Shock of Recognition, about music and literature, in 2016. In 2014 he received an AC for services ‘as a leading intellectual in Australian public life’. What Is to Be Done was published in 2020. ; Jones, Barry Owen (1932– ). Australian politician, writer and lawyer, born in Geelong. Educated at Melbourne University, he was a public servant, high school teacher, television and radio performer, university lecturer and lawyer before serving as a Labor MP in the Victorian Parliament 1972–77 and the Australian House of Representatives 1977–98. He took a leading role in reviving the Australian film industry, abolishing the death penalty in Australia, and was the first politician to raise public awareness of global warming, the ‘post-industrial’ society, the IT revolution, biotechnology, the rise of ‘the Third Age’ and the need to preserve Antarctica as a wilderness. In the Hawke Government, he was Minister for Science 1983–90, Prices and Consumer Affairs 1987, Small Business 1987–90 and Customs 1988–90. He became a member of the Executive Board of UNESCO, Paris 1991–95 and National President of the Australian Labor Party 1992–2000, 2005–06. He was Deputy Chairman of the Constitutional Convention 1998. His books include Decades of Decision 1860– (1965), Joseph II (1968), Age of Apocalypse (1975), and he edited The Penalty is Death (1968). Sleepers, Wake!: Technology and the Future of Work was published by Oxford University Press in 1982, became a bestseller and has been translated into Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Swedish and braille. The fourth edition was published in 1995. Knowledge Courage Leadership, a collection of speeches and essays, appeared in 2016. He received a DSc for his services to science in 1988 and a DLitt in 1993 for his work on information theory. Elected FTSE (1992), FAHA (1993), FAA (1996) and FASSA (2003), he is the only person to have been elected to all four Australian learned Academies. Awarded an AO in 1993, named as one of Australia’s 100 ‘living national treasures’ in 1998, he was elected a Visiting Fellow Commoner of Trinity College, Cambridge in 1999. His autobiography, A Thinking Reed, was published in 2006 and The Shock of Recognition, about music and literature, in 2016. In 2014 he received an AC for services ‘as a leading intellectual in Australian public life’
Automatisierte Gesichtserkennung in der Strafverfolgung
No full textThe use of automated facial recognition in law enforcement is not some dystopian future, but is already in full swing worldwide. In Germany, the Federal Criminal Police Office, the Federal Police and state police authorities have been using facial recognition for around two decades to identify unknown suspects. The author examines this investigative measure from the perspective of constitutional law, EU law (including the AI Act), the ECHR and criminal procedure law, as well as taking into account criminological and empirical findings. She argues that there is no legal basis for this investigative measure and develops a regulatory proposal
Digital gestützte Lehre
No full textDieses Open-Access-Buch versammelt Arbeiten, die im Rahmen von New Normal entstanden sind. New Normal - das ist ein vom Bayerischen Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst und der Vereinigung der Bayerischen Wirtschaft gefördertes Entwicklungs- und Forschungsprojekt mit dem Ziel, digitale und analoge Lehre zukunftsfähig miteinander zu verbinden. Vier verschiedene Ansätze werden in dem Band vorgestellt, wie dies umgesetzt werden kann. Neben der Entwicklung einer Leitlinie für Lehrende wird ein Modell für hybride Portfolios als kompetenzorientierte Prüfungsform vorgestellt. Es wird gezeigt, wie Flipped Classroom digital unterstützt werden kann, und wie Lehrende, Studierende und Hochschuldidaktiker und -didaktikerinnen bei der Entwicklung innovativer Lehre zusammenarbeiten können
Crime, Peoples and Places
No full textBuilding on previous work in rural criminology, this book casts a global and comparative look across 19 countries, drawing on themes of crime and victimisation, safety and fear, practices of policing and police trust, and crime prevention practices.
Combining reports on survey findings, country case studies, and crosscutting analyses, "Crime, Peoples and Places" offers empirical, theoretical, and policy-oriented contributions to the field of rural criminology, adopting the notion of a rural-urban continuum that captures the nuances of places of varied nature, spanning from remote and desolate spaces to accessible and connected environments of the urban fringe. The book examines the challenges of areas on the rural-urban continuum that are in constant transformation, given local and global influences, including the most recent developments in countries of the Global South. It identifies commonalities and disparities between different country cases, draws conclusions over global evidence, and highlights how partnerships, collaboration, and unity in crime prevention action can yield dividends for all people, regardless of age, gender, or whether they live in urban or rural areas
Product Fit and Sizing
No full textIn this book, for the first time, the complexity of assessing fit and using fittings in the product design process is addressed from a scientific and systems engineering perspective. It includes methods to represent the anthropometry of the target market, good practices to develop protocols for more reliable and consistent fit testing, methods for developing and maintaining a fit database, comprehensive statistical analyses needed for fit and sizing analysis, and instructions for selecting and modeling cases for new product development. Product Fit and Sizing: Sustainable Product Evaluation, Engineering, and Design offers step-by-step instructions for the evaluation, engineering, and design of existing and new products and includes real-world examples of mass-produced apparel, head wearables, and footwear products. It also explains how to develop a sustainable fit standard for fit and sizing continuity for all styles across all seasons and iterations. This book is intended for industry professionals and undergraduate and graduate education to prepare students for design and engineering jobs. For organizations that purchase uniforms or protective equipment and apparel, it also provides instructions for purchasing professionals to evaluate the suitability of wearable products for their population. The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license
Agile Processes in Software Engineering and Extreme Programming – Workshops
No full textThis open access book constitutes revised selected papers from the workshops held at the 25th International Conference on Agile Software Development, XP 2024, which took place in Bozen-Bolzano, Italy, during June 04-07, 2024. XP is the premier agile software development conference combining research and practice. It is a unique forum where agile researchers, practitioners, thought leaders, coaches, and trainers get together to present and discuss their most recent innovations, research results, experiences, concerns, challenges, and trends. XP conferences provide an informal environment to learn and trigger discussions and welcome both people new to agile and seasoned agile practitioners. This year’s conference was held with the theme “Reflect, Adapt, Envision”. The 29 papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 58 submissions to the following tracks: International Workshop on Advances in Software Intensive Startups Workshop on AI for Agile Software Engineering (AI4ASE) 2nd International Workshop on Global and Hybrid Work in Software Engineering (GoHyb) 11th International Workshop on Large-Scale Agile Development Workshop on the AI Scrum Master: Incorporating AI Into Your Agile Practices and Processes Agile Training and Education Track PhD Symposium Track Posters Trac
L'escola pública d'Alberic al segle XIX
No full textPublishedAquest estudi analitza l'escola pública d'Alberic durant el segle XIX, destacant la seva importància educativa en un context local. El treball, guardonat amb el premi d'assaig als XXI Premis Literaris d'Alberic de l'any 2002, es basa en documentació de l'arxiu municipal i ofereix una síntesi del marc legal de l'ensenyament espanyol en aquest període. A mitjans del segle XIX, Alberic comptava amb quatre escoles públiques, igualant a Alzira i superant a Carcaixent, amb una assistència considerable d'alumnes. La Junta Local de Primer Ensenyament jugava un paper clau en la supervisió i gestió de les escoles, tot i que les condicions d'ensenyament eren sovint precàries. L'educació per a les xiquetes es limitava a tasques domèstiques, mentre que els xiquets tenien accés a una formació més completa. Malgrat l'ensenyament gratuït per a famílies amb pocs recursos, la taxa d'analfabetisme a Alberic l'any 1900 era del 74,5 %, una xifra elevada però lleugerament millor que la d'altres municipis veïns. L'estudi revela les dificultats que afrontaven les famílies per dedicar temps a l'aprenentatge, reflectint una realitat educativa complexa i desigual
Legal pedagogy, practice and curriculum transformation: What does the future hold and look like?
No full textIn an era marked by rapid technological innovation and complex socio-political shifts, legal education stands at a critical crossroads. This timely publication explores the imperative for a curriculum that is both responsive and resilient – capable of adapting to the evolving needs of students, institutions, and society at large. Blending theoretical analysis with practical insight, the book offers forwardthinking strategies to navigate the multifaceted challenges of curriculum transformation. Drawing on the lived experiences and reflections of law educators across diverse institutions, it provides a unique lens into how curriculum innovation can enhance teaching, learning, and research in the legal academy. More than a commentary, this book is a call to action – a vital resource for educators, academic leaders, and policymakers committed to ensuring the continued relevance, excellence, and social responsiveness of legal education in the 21st century.Publishe
Soziale und gesundheitliche Ungleichheit im Alter
No full textDer Open-Access-Sammelband nimmt die Interdependenzen von Gesundheit und sozialer Ungleichheit in den Fokus. Demografische und epidemiologische Entwicklungen lassen einen erheblich erhöhten Druck auf die medizinische und pflegerische Versorgung im Alter erwarten. Anhand konkreter Beispiele wird gezeigt, welche Ungleichheitsrisiken bestehen und inwiefern sich diese in Zukunft verändern oder verstärken. Im Ergebnis wirft der Band ein Schlaglicht auf die bereits existierenden Wechselwirkungen und beleuchtet die Möglichkeiten gesellschaftspolitischer Intervention